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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.40, 1,083.09 and 474.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.40, 1,083.09 and 474.65 is: 712.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.40 : 1,083.09 = 474.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.40/1,083.09 = 474.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.40x = 1,083.09 × 474.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.40x = 514,083.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,083.25/721.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.62

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